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Bird Attack!
Posted by brendanh
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Marianne W (zone 10A)Updated We don't have rabbits but I have caught birds red-handed doing things like this. I've sat and watched them disassemble palm fronds and fly off with them too. So, since my yard and neighborhood are rabbit-free and this area of my...
Tomato experiment + Hardening off Problem!
Posted by hummersteve
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated The common way to slow top growth in tomatoes is to grow them in a low ambient temp environment once first set of true leaves develop - 50-55 degrees for 3-4 days then keep them in a max of 60-65 degrees. Easy to do in the spring...
Help Identifying disease
Posted by Annie C
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated I posted on your other thread so I hope that is ok with you. Dave
Help
Posted by Pseudosim
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated "Although it does make sense that that could be a contributing factor to the odd patterning." Yes, it nicely explains the appearance of the initial strange patterning posted, however the subsequent cross sections clarifi...
Rose tomato (maybe) pic
Posted by rhoder551 zone 9b-10
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated Rose - 1 lb. 5 oz. Rose 15 oz. Rose tomatoes
Jersey Boy VS Red Rose
Posted by hudson___wy(3)
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hudson___wy(3)Updated Yes - rgreen - I agree !! I try to call it like I see it and let the gardener grow for themselves and make their own comparison/conclusions !! Red Rose is not a dud indeed and may be the best option in other growing environments !...
Keep Spring tomato plants through Fall?
Posted by shaneajohnson(z8 TX)
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karlp2Updated I kept a producing cherry plant from spring of 2014. Water and food. It's still alive. I now have 7 from spring plant I'm experimenting on.they all have new growth. It's fun.
Yellow cherry toms
Posted by Chris0333 WI zone 5a
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OutsidePlaying(7a)Updated Just happened on this thread. I also grew both SS and SG this year, and have to say I prefer the Sun Sugar here in the south. Thinner skin and sweeter for me. Planted at the same time and both from seed. In the past Sun golds have...
Hundred And One Uses For Nylon Tulle
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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yolos - z 7b/8a Ga.Updated I use tulle quite frequently. In the spring I use it to cover my raised beds that have brassicas planted. Then in the summer I use it to cover another bed where squash/zucchini are planted. Then in the fall I use it again to co...
'Nineveh' tomato
Posted by plantinellen(5)
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Shule(about 4a)Updated So, what did you think?
I picked my first Ananas Noir...
Posted by rhoder551 zone 9b-10
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rhoder551 zone 9b-10Updated 3 or 4 small unripe ones left on the plant and I put some black plastic mesh expandable tubing around them. There were 2 ripe ones half eaten and I debated with myself if I should leave them there for the critter to polish off so ...
'Tappy's Heritage' and blight resistance
Posted by michaelg(7a NC Mts)
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michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated Thanks, guys. Anyone else have experience with this variety?
Fertilizing My Tomato Plants.
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1There are a lot of choices out there with different formulations and costs Here is What I am currently using: !- Alaska MORBLOOM >> 32 fl oz @ << $5.00: Analysis 0-10-10 NPK2- Miracle Grow All purpose liquid.>> 32...
Multiple plants in one pot?
Posted by chris18150
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Multiple Plants .In Container. I think if the container is of asuch shape and size that : == can Provide about 14" between plants : == Has a depth of minimum 12 inches.. == has about 6 gallon(+) soil volume per plant Then you...
Wintersown.org?????
Posted by lillivewire87
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val(6a)Updated PS Trudi will continue to offer seeds, but will charge a nominal fee and is getting set up on Paypal, I believe.
Tomato growing problems
Posted by mjhartley2
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated "Tasti Lee Hybrid" "I planted them in pots. Do you think that could be the problem?" Tasty, Tasti hybrid tomato! Pots amplify it since they make fertilization challenging and even irrigation difficult,so pots a...
Disease ID needed .....
Posted by herbeapuce(5a)
11 Comments
LabradorsUpdated The black tarp will help. I grow some of my tomatoes under black plastic and I find that they don't need much watering once they have become established. Linda
No Blooms.
Posted by hoosier40 6a Southern IN
26 Comments
hoosier40 6a Southern INUpdated Thanks for the replies all. lgteacher, temp isn't really the issue as the plants would still flower but just not set fruit. I don't use a lot of fertilizer but what I did use was several months ago. It is more a matter of the pl...
Maskotka & Tumbling Tom (yellow)
Posted by Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))
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Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))Updated This year's single planting in a 4-5 gallon pot makes me feel bad for the 3 plants I had in that one 7 gallon pot. Ripening now--late, because I started these seeds on April 28. Harvested my first today and it's as good as I reme...
Tomato Harvest Time Pics N Notes
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated I asked you about topping, because I don't know how you will handle 10-12 ft. tall tomatoes... > I want to grow tomatoes not jungle. LOL Hey, that's not a fair statement. One can have a jungle AND tomatoes, IMHO. I feel that yo...
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